JEE Mains 2026 Answer Key: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially confirmed that the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key and candidate response sheet will be released today, February 4, 2026. Along with this, NTA will also activate the answer key challenge window, allowing candidates to raise objections against the provisional answers.
Candidates who appeared for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 can download their response sheet, answer key, and submit challenges through their candidate login at the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet Release Date
As per the official NTA announcement:
- Response Sheet Release: February 4, 2026
- Provisional Answer Key Release: February 4, 2026
- Answer Key Challenge Window: February 4 to February 5, 2026
The response sheet, answer key PDF, and objection link will be made available simultaneously under candidate login. The exact release time has not been specified and can be anytime during the day.
JEE Main 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam | January 21 to 29, 2026 |
| Response Sheet Release | February 4, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | February 4, 2026 |
| Objection Window | February 4 to 5, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Result (Session 1) | By February 12, 2026 |
How to Download JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet & Answer Key
Candidates can follow these steps to download their response sheet and answer key:
- Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on Candidate Login
- Enter Application Number and Date of Birth/Password
- Open the link for Response Sheet / Provisional Answer Key
- Download and save the PDF for reference
How to Challenge JEE Main 2026 Answer Key
NTA will allow candidates to challenge the provisional answer key if they find any discrepancy.
Steps to raise objections:
- Login at jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on Challenge Answer Key
- Select the question(s) you want to challenge
- Upload supporting documents
- Pay the required challenge fee (per question)
- Submit the objection before February 5, 2026
Only challenges submitted within the deadline will be considered.
JEE Main Result 2026: What Will Be Included
NTA has also confirmed that the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result will be declared by February 12, 2026.
The Session 1 result will include:
- Subject-wise percentile score
- Overall percentile score
It will not include ranks or cut-off marks, which will be released after completion of Session 2.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration Ongoing
Alongside Session 1 updates, JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registration is currently open on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Last date to apply for Session 2: February 25, 2026
Candidates who wish to improve their score or appear for the second attempt must apply before the deadline.
Important Advice for Candidates
- Download your response sheet and answer key as soon as they are available
- Carefully match your answers before raising objections
- Submit challenges only with proper justification
- Keep login credentials safe
- Check the official website regularly for updates